MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI vs TEK CHAND BHATIA

The Supreme Court held that the interpretation of Section 2(i)(f) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, by the Delhi High Court was incorrect. The Court clarified that the phrase 'or is otherwise unfit for human consumption' is disjunctive and relates to a separate class of food unfit for consumption. The Court established that proof of food being 'insect-infested' is sufficient to classify it as 'adulterated' without needing further proof of unfitness for human consumption. The appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's acquittal of the respondent.